Dehydrated the first batch of carrots overnight. Checked 'em this morning and they are ready to come out. I used a food processor to slice 'em and I'm not thrilled, but they're crispy! I'd like them a little thicker, but I used the thickest cutting blade I have. I may end up slicing them by hand - ugh. I'd like them a tiny bit thicker than they are now. I also used the wrong blade on one batch...not paying attention. The slice blade and the grate blade are one and the same. Put it in one way for slicing - turn it over for grating. I managed to grate a whole bowl full before I noticed, lol. Hmmmm, carrot cake in my future? If I try to dehydrate those itty-bitty pieces they'll disappear!
It's supposed to rain from now until tomorrow evening. There's a chance of rain all week, but I think today/tomorrow are supposed to be the worst. Doesn't sound like good painting weather - but with the AC running I suppose it will dry? I dunno. I've got plenty of other things I can do if I decide not to paint. Laundry for one! I'm at least a couple of weeks behind. Good thing I've got lots of unmentionables, lol!
DH has PT today. I kind of hate for him to get out in this rainy mess, but he needs to go. They're going to start working on his strength. He's weak as a kitten. Have I been trying to get him to do some light weights? Yes. But, when PT decides that's what he needs then he's all about it. Sigh...
@baymule - I generally start them in the fall, but I also plant them in early spring too. Like early -maybe January/February - I guess technically that's winter, lol. Carrots never did well here in our clay until I started putting them in raised beds. I pulled some yesterday that were at least a foot long. I was a little shocked! I've dehydrated bags of frozen peas and carrots from the store previously and they rehydrate well.
Whew - the thunder is rumbling out there. Only off and on showers so far. Maybe it'll stay that way?
. Great snack. Can't wait for figs to ripen!!! 
